US Bridges

Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fitzwatertown 3258E10 · Structure no. 000000000027662

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run is a concrete slab carrying Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,507 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzwatertown Road
CrossesSandy Run
LocationFitzwatertown 3258E10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12986, -75.15637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,813 (2024)
Projected traffic12,507 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 7,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzwatertown Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.